A series of 0s, Is, and IIs could be the musical notation for the earliest piece of Scottish instrumental music. These markings were recently discovered on a wooden medallion in Stirling Castle.
Scholars believe that this notation could be the oldest written Scottish tune. You can read more, and even hear a harp interpretation of the [...]

On both its visits to Scotland in 1996 and 2006, the SRSNH stayed in the charming west coast seaport at Oban.
The city has much to offer given its relatively small size. Among these offerings is a Highland celebration of all things Gaelic, an event called the Royal National Mod. This article details some of [...]

The original manuscript for Robert Burn’s Auld Lang Syne sold today for $10,000. It will become a part of the new Burns Birthplace Museum.
Read the full story here. Most would call that piece of music “priceless.”

[ October 25, 2009; 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Regular monthly meeting. Come and learn new tunes, jam, meet people, have pot luck refreshments. We’re in the Community Room of the Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH.  Address is 23 Wall St., but use the Fayette St. entrance.

Directions:  From Main St., Concord, go west on Pleasant St. and take second left on South Street. [...]